Premium West African groceries delivered across Charlotte, Matthews, and the Queen City area. Shop palm oil, garri, egusi, stockfish, and more online.
Charlotte and the surrounding Piedmont region have seen rapid growth in their African diaspora communities, with Nigerian, Ghanaian, and Liberian families establishing roots across the Queen City, Matthews, Gastonia, and Concord. The city has become a new hub for West African culture in the Southeast.
Whether you are cooking jollof rice for a Panthers watch party in Charlotte, making fufu and egusi for Sunday dinner in Matthews, or introducing neighbors to West African flavors in Gastonia, Your Own African Store delivers the authentic ingredients you need. From premium palm oil and dried stockfish to garri, Maggi cubes, and pounded yam flour — we bring the market to your Queen City kitchen.
Essentials our Charlotte customers love, from palm oil to stockfish

Oils & Sauces
Authentic West African palm cream concentrate for palm butter soup, cassava leaf, and traditional Liberian dishes.
$10.99
Snacks
Authentic Indomie instant noodles in rich chicken curry flavor. Quick, satisfying, and packed with savory spice.
$8.99
Canned Goods
Premium Geisha brand mackerel fillets in rich tomato sauce. Wild-caught, tender, and ready to eat.
$5.99
Canned Goods
Exeter premium corned beef — tender, savory, and perfectly seasoned. A versatile pantry essential.
$11.99
Rice & Grains
Premium Ghanaian corn and cassava blend — smooth, filling, and perfect with soups and grilled fish.
$12.99
Rice & Grains
Smooth, stretchy pounded yam in minutes.
$19.99From our warehouse to your Charlotte kitchen
Select from six curated plans, from Pantry Starter to VIP Heritage — each designed for your lifestyle.
Our experts handpick the freshest, most authentic African groceries and pack them with care.
Receive your premium pantry box within 3-5 business days, ready to transform your kitchen.
We ship premium African groceries to Charlotte and surrounding areas. Charlotte-area customers enjoy fast nationwide shipping with insulated packaging for frozen and perishable African groceries.
Delivery to Charlotte, Matthews, Gastonia, Concord, Huntersville, and the Charlotte metro area in 3-5 business days.
Frozen items packed with dry ice to maintain freshness during transit.
Not happy with your order? We will make it right.
“Charlotte has been growing but there are still not many options for Nigerian groceries. YOAS delivers everything I need for my jollof rice, pepper soup, and egusi. The stockfish is always fresh and the palm oil has that authentic smoky flavor.”
Ifeoma O.
Matthews, NC
Yes, Your Own African Store delivers premium African groceries nationwide, including Charlotte and surrounding areas like Matthews, Gastonia, Concord, Huntersville, Mooresville. We use insulated packaging with dry ice to ensure frozen items like stockfish, palm nut cream, and smoked catfish arrive fresh and ready for your kitchen.
Join thousands of families in Charlotte who trust Your Own African Store for authentic ingredients delivered to their door.